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Luca Mining to Acquire Capstone Copper’s Cozamin Mine for $385 Million, Mexico
September 22, 2026
Capstone Copper has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Cozamin Copper-Silver-Zinc-Lead Mine, located in Zacatecas, Mexico, to Luca Mining for up to $385 million. “Cozamin has been an important part of our portfolio, providing stability and strong cash
Jennmar Enters Partnership with Outokumpu’s Kemi Mine as it Expands Its European Presence
September 18, 2026
Jennmar has entered into a long-term partnership with Outokumpu Corporation, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel, to supply ground control products for the Kemi Mine, the largest underground mine in Finland and Europe’s only operational chrome mine. As part
Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corp., Rio Tinto Sign Milestone Agreement for Winu Project, Australia
September 17, 2026
The Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corporation (NWAC) and Rio Tinto have signed a project agreement for the proposed Winu Copper-Gold Mine on Nyangumarta Country, marking a significant milestone in their long-term partnership and the development of the project. Building on the
Energy Fuels Completes $229 Million Acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials
September 16, 2026
Energy Fuels has completed its acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM), a leading producer of REE metals and alloys. The acquisition of ASM marks a major milestone in Energy Fuels’ long-term growth strategy to build an integrated mine-to-magnet rare
Sibanye-Stillwater Approves $349 Million to Restart Mt. Lyell Copper-Gold Mine, Australia
September 15, 2026
Sibanye-Stillwater has approved a multi-million dollar restart plan for the historic Mt. Lyell Mine in Tasmania, injecting new life into the mine after a decade-long closure. Sibanye-Stillwater’s board approved the restart, which requires a total project capital of $349 million
Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng Lithium Group Finalize Lithium JV and $180 Million Investment
September 14, 2026
Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng Lithium Group have entered into definitive agreements to finalize the new joint venture (PPG JV) consolidating the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes projects in Salta Province, Argentina. Ganfeng has agreed to invest $180 million in Lithium Argentina through a
Capstone Copper Submits Environmental Permit for Mantos Blancos Phase II, Chile
September 9, 2026
Capstone Copper has submitted the Mantos Blancos Phase II Project to the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process. The project represents the next phase of growth and supports the long-term operational continuity of the Mantos Blancos Mine in Antofagasta, Chile. Mantos
Harena Rare Earths Secures $484 Million to Advance Its Ampasindava Rare Earth Project, Madagascar
September 2, 2026
Harena Rare Earths has signed a project development funding agreement (PDFA) with the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to advance its Ampasindava Ionic Clay Project in Madagascar. DFC has committed up to $4.84 million towards the agreed project
Rio2 Commences Commissioning of Tailings Filtration Facility at Condestable Copper Mine, Peru
September 1, 2026
Rio2 Limited has initiated the commissioning phase for the new Tailings Filtration Facility (TFF) at its newly acquired Condestable Copper Mine in Peru. “We are very happy about this important step at Condestable. The operating team’s commitment to the highest
Boliden to Acquire Votorantim’s Stake in Nexa Resources
August 27, 2026
Boliden and Votorantim have entered into a definitive agreement where Boliden will acquire all of Votorantim’s shares in Nexa Resources. “In addition to positioning Boliden as one of the leading zinc providers in the world, the transaction will reinforce our
